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HR STORM, the stormwater education program of the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission (HRPDC), is a coalition of local government staff members who come together to share ideas and pool resources for targeted educational program efforts about stormwater management. Some of the most recent educational efforts have been on proper disposal methods for auto maintenance products and household chemicals, proper pet waste management, and maintenance on best management practices. Click Here to Find Out: WHAT IS STORMWATER>> Rain Barrel Workshop Schedule for Hampton Roads, VirginiaNow is the perfect time for RAIN BARRELS! If you are interested in adding a rain barrel or two around your home to harvest rain water, please attend a rain barrel workshop. Rain barrels capture roof runoff, providing water for your gardens or lawn. They help control stormwater runoff, which causes erosion and degrades our streams. To help you find a convenient place to make your rain barrel, HR STORM maintains a schedule of rain barrel workshops in Hampton Roads. HAMPTON ROADS LOCALITIES INSTALL THOUSANDS OF STORM DRAIN MARKERS
This
is the response HR Storm is hoping to hear from citizens who spot the metal
stormwater markers. The markers read, "No dumping, Drains to Waterway." In
conjunction with the Department of Environmental Quality permit requirements to
educate the public about stormwater pollution, several
Hampton Roads,
Virginia localities purchased
5,000 medallions to place in their respective municipalities. RAIN WATER CISTERNS PART OF "GREEN" SCHOOL DESIGN FOR REDUCING STORMWATER RUNOFF The City of Virginia Beach is building a new school and incorporating environmentally friendly designs. The roof slants to collect rain and funnel it into 50,000 gallon cisterns. The water will be used to flush toilets and is expected to conserve one million gallons of water per year. Cisterns also reduce stormwater runoff. More green design plans are included in the WVEC It's Our Watch video report, "'Green' schools in Virginia Beach," and the online article, "Zero energy schools is ultimate goal for Va. Beach Schools." To collect rain water on a smaller scale consider installing a rain barrel. Watch the video below to learn more about rain barrels.
SCOOP THE POOP! Featured
on It's Our Watch HOUSEHOLD CHEMICAL DISPOSAL BMP MAINTENANCE
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